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Pam Giardina

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

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900 South Shackleford Road Suite 300 Little Rock, AR 72211
Pam Giardina, LCSW, comes with thirty years of experience working with children and families facing stress. She spent twenty-five years as a Child Life Specialist at Arkansas Children's Hospital helping children and families cope with trauma, hospitalization, surgical procedures, and chronic illnesses. Obtaining a masters degree in social work was a way to develop and utilize her extensive experience outside of the acute care environment. She now uses evidenced-based therapies to help children, adults, and families with trauma including sexual abuse, physical abuse, life-changing accidents, and death.
Pam is nationally certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is rostered in Child/Parent Psychotherapy, and has Strong Star Provider Status for Cognitive Processing Therapy. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and and EMDR. Pam has experience working with adults as well as adolescents/children with sexual behavior problems.
Making the phone call to start the journey towards healing can be overwhelming, Pam's extensive history of working with people of all walks of life allows her to build rapport easily and create a comfortable space. She recognizes that each individual brings their own experiences, personality, and knowledge to the table. For a faster response, text/email.
Take the first step to help. Call or Pam Giardina now - (501) 290-4110

My Practice at a Glance

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900 South Shackleford Road

Suite 300

Little Rock, AR 72211 map

(501) 290-4110
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Please email for a faster response.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (501) 290-4110
Photo of Pam Giardina, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

900 South Shackleford Road

Suite 300

Little Rock, AR 72211 map

(501) 290-4110
My website
Please email for a faster response.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD and Sexual Abuse 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Health Advantage
  • Medicaid
  • QualChoice
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (501) 290-4110

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arkansas / 7960-C Pam Giardina
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Masters Social Work, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board 7960-C / 2019
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Pam comes with over 30 years of experience working with children and families facing stress and trauma.
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110
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Pam comes with over 30 years of experience working with children and families facing stress and trauma.
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual Abuse

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
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Longterm difficulty with anxiety, depression, and trauma are due to inaccurate beliefs we have about ourselves and/or the world. Typical treatment involves replacing the inaccurate beliefs with accurate beliefs. Results include improved self-esteem, functioning, and mood.
Photo of Pam Giardina, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110
"
Longterm difficulty with anxiety, depression, and trauma are due to inaccurate beliefs we have about ourselves and/or the world. Typical treatment involves replacing the inaccurate beliefs with accurate beliefs. Results include improved self-esteem, functioning, and mood.
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110

Endorsement

Jamie Amitrano
Jamie Amitrano
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
Pam is great with working with children in difficult family situations. Her prior experience gives her a well-rounded background to understanding these populations.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Child/Parent Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Family / Marital
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • TFCBT for Problematic Sexual Behaviors
  • Trauma Focused
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I am a huge fan of Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and am a new EMDR therapist. You get to decide what approach you think will fit best so that there will be the best outcome. Treatment for trauma is so rewarding becasue symptoms can be reduced and treatment is effective!
Photo of Pam Giardina, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110
"
I am a huge fan of Cognitive Processing Therapy for trauma and am a new EMDR therapist. You get to decide what approach you think will fit best so that there will be the best outcome. Treatment for trauma is so rewarding becasue symptoms can be reduced and treatment is effective!
Photo of Pam Giardina, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (501) 290-4110

Location

Primary Location

900 South Shackleford Road

Suite 300

Little Rock, AR 72211

(501) 290-4110
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Please email for a faster response.
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (501) 290-4110
"
Please email for a faster response.
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Pam Giardina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (501) 290-4110